Dozens turn out for grand opening of Sunriver scuba diving store
A new scuba diving store in Sunriver, the Den Dive Shop had its grand opening Saturday afternoon. The owner, Zack Smith, told NewsChannel 21 he came…
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Investigators find High Desert Middle School staff let visitors past locked door for years
High Desert Middle School officials violated school district policy by allowing a man who turned out to be a wanted, registered sex offender past…
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‘I think it’s great’: Redmond Park and Rec plans to send $49 million recreation center to voters in November
Like much of the High Desert, Redmond continues to grow. To accommodate that growth, a proposal is headed for the fall ballot to fund a major new…
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Drug agents say Bend fentanyl trafficker tossed bag of drugs from car when stopped, arrested N. of Terrebonne
A Bend man, an alleged trafficker in fentanyl pills, threw a bag of drugs out the car window as he was pulled over on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne…
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Central Oregon public land agencies boost fire danger rating to ‘high’ as temperatures warm, fuels dry out
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management on Friday increased the…
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KTVZ.COM launches new, engaging comment platform, powered by Viafoura — let us know what you think
NewsChannel 21’s KTVZ.COM recently launched a new digital commenting platform, powered by Viafoura, with a suite of robust features and a goal of…
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Deschutes County official: Area is ready for Saturday’s nationwide launch of 988 suicide, crisis lifeline
Starting Saturday, people in Central Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able to call, text or chat 988 to…
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Get ready, La Pine: An interesting new taphouse is coming to town
Sparks are flying for a new go-to spot in La Pine, with its own unique combination of elements. Located off Highway 97 in downtown La Pine, the…
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Bend says it’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in battling housing crisis, compared to other Oregon cities
Construction crews are building homes all over Bend to try and meet demand amid a severe shortage of…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear from many urging not to ‘opt out’ on state psilocybin program
Deschutes County commissioners heard at a public hearing Wednesday from several people opposed to sending a ballot measure to voters this fall to…
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Pickup blaze sparks brush fire S. of Juniper Butte; human-caused 3-acre brush fire contained SE of Alfalfa
A pickup fire on Highway 97 south of Juniper Butte sparked a half-acre brush fire Wednesday afternoon, while firefighters later were dispatched to a…
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DCSO Search and Rescue assists California man who fell ill during family hike on Mirror Lakes Trail
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the aid Wednesday of a 77-year-old California man who had a medical emergency during a hike…
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From alien spacecraft to lava, Pilot Butte visitors guess what’s in mysterious bunker at the summit
Most people in Central Oregon have been to or are familiar with Bend’s Pilot Butte. But there’s a small mystery waiting at the top, and state Park…
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Wreaths Across America, NewsChannel 21 partner to bring Mobile Education Exhibit to Bend
Wreaths Across America announced Wednesday that its Mobile Education Exhibit will be making a stop in Bend next month, partnering exclusively with…
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Missing Wisconsin man found safe on Warm Springs Reservation after spending a week lost in the woods
A missing Wisconsin man whose SUV was located at a campground on the west side of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation was found by a resident…
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Ride along with a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy as 6-agency traffic safety enforcement gets underway
Starting Tuesday, there may be a few more police and Sheriff’s cars on Central Oregon’s…
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Your photos: A glorious summer sunset on the High Desert
No matter the season, Central Oregon has some fantastic sunsets – as we did Tuesday night – and we have some great folks who share their photos with…
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Envision Bend enters public phase for Bend Vision Project with survey, workshops, events
The Bend Vision Project has completed the “quiet phase”- interviewing community leaders, “connectors, recruiting project partners, and researching…
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A save that’s all it’s quacked up to be: Bend family, neighbors come together to rescue 10 baby ducks
Kim Shoop’s Tuesday morning was a bit different from normal, but ended in heart-warming fashion.…
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Wet spring leads to longer, more intense allergy season, affecting many Central Oregonians
Lately, before the hot weather hit, we’ve had pleasant, comfortable temperatures, nice for water activities and nature walks. But serious allergies…
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